Apprentice Associate, Secondary Market Oversight at Financial Conduct Authority

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What are the Best and Worst things about your job?

Best

My team are very focused on collaborative working, you gain so much from learning from others.

There are no stupid questions and everyone is willing to help. I am involved in the analysis of complex topics and learn new things every day.

Ultimately though, the best thing is that the work we do at the FCA ultimately is to benefit the general public and ensure that they are treated fairly.

Worst

My team are heavily firm facing. This leads to a lot of communication with the industry, which in itself is not a bad thing.

However, it can detract from the time being spent on analysis and projects.

What is the annual salary for this role?

Starting salary: £21,000 - £23,000

Current salary: £33,000 - £35,000

What advice would you give to someone applying to this role?

N/A.

Do you have any interview tips?

The most important thing is to show enthusiasm as to why you want to work at the FCA. Try and make sure you have a general understanding of the role the FCA plays and the service it provides to the general public.

The FCA values are very important, brush up on these ahead of the interview - these are what you will be marked against throughout the assessment day.